Way of Saint James: Chartres Cathedral - Chartres, France

Chartres Cathedral in
Chartres, France is a major pilgrimage location on The Way of Saint James.

Long Description:

A route of the Way of Saint James originates in Paris and proceeds southwest
to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres, a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral
located about 80 kilometers from of Paris. The magnificent Cathedral was
constructed between 1194 and 1250.

Several route markers lead pilgrims to and from the Cathedral on their way
from France to Spain. The best of these markers is located on the sidewalk
across the street from the main entrance to the Cathedral. It contains three
elements:

1. A square black and yellow mosaic depicts a pilgrim walking with a staff
walking in parallel to the Cathedral.

About Me

My interest in travel and exploration took me to all 50 states, much of Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, as well as some of Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica and Mexico. As I got older my outdoor activities shifted from hiking to orienteering to geocaching to waymarking.